Articles filed under State Legislature
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25th District senate candidate focusing on fixing money problemsMar 02, 2012 12:00 am - Corinne Pierog knows economic growth would help the state of Illinois fix its financial problems. The St. Charles resident also understands the state has to address its ...
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Republican 28th Senate Dist. hopefuls talk state cutsMar 01, 2012 11:00 pm - The Republican hopefuls for the 28th Senate District seat say state lawmakers need to cut the low-hanging fruit and not just focus on big-ticket items, such as pension r...
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Elenz says Noland never built consensusMar 01, 2012 11:00 pm - Sen. Michael Noland’s challenger in the 22nd District is campaigning on the idea that he’ll do a better job bringing people together. Tim Elenz, of Streamwood, is hopin...
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Candidates’ stands on gambling helpfulMar 01, 2012 11:00 am - The Daily Herald did a nice job in its Feb. 18 paper reviewing the opinions of state senate opponents in the upcoming Republican primary, Kirk Dillard of Hinsdale, and C...
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Surges accuses McConnaughay of pay-to-playMar 01, 2012 4:30 am - A candidate in the Republican primary for the 33rd Senate District race says the “cozy relationships” between his opponent's political friends are the types of connectio...
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Rowe said she erred in disclosing 2001 arrestFeb 29, 2012 11:00 pm - Danielle Rowe said she responded sincerely, and what she thought to be truthfully, when she disclosed an 11-year-old arrest on her Daily Herald candidate questionnaire. ...
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Lake County candidate forum Monday:Feb 29, 2012 11:00 pm - The League of Women Voters will host a candidate forum on Monday, March 5 at the Round Lake Beach Cultural Center, 2007 Civic Center Way. It will run from 6:30 to 9:30 p...
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Democrats for 23rd Senate ready for budget decisionsFeb 29, 2012 11:00 pm - Illinois politicians might need to make budgetary decisions between “bad or worse, or worse and horrible” options, says Greg Brownfield, a Democratic candidate for the 2...
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52nd House District candidates differ on how far pension reform should goFeb 27, 2012 11:00 pm - The three Republican candidates in the 52nd House District primary race all point to pension reform as key to a long-term budget solution in Illinois, but they differ on...
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Richmond says fiscal restraint his calling cardFeb 27, 2012 11:00 pm - Dave Richmond wants to apply the philosophy he uses running Blackberry Township to statewide issues. He proudly cites his experience as supervisor. What sets him apart f...